The opera is based on the 17th century story of Sleeping Beauty in a post-apocalyptic future, revealing what happens to the heroine Talia in a flax censored world;- and the dangers of what might happen if a government falls asleep for 100 years.

This is a preliminary work for a larger production to be staged in 2020 and has been commissioned by R-Space Gallery as part of the Linen Biennale Northern Ireland. Supported by Arts Council NI & Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, R-Space Gallery is delighted to acknowledge the in-kind support of NI Opera.